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Drone Rules for Ferndale
Randburg, Gauteng (GP)
• South Africa
Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Lat: -26.0876 • Lng: 27.9923
Air
Permission required
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
Summary
Fly below 120m AGL , visual line of sight of 500m max distance and 50m away from people and properties, do not fly on main roads.
Recreational flights are limited to 120m AGL, visual line-of-sight (max 500m distance), and must maintain 50m separation from any person, property, public road, or building without permission. The suburb contains multiple schools (Ferndale High, Laerskool Ferndale), shopping centers, and busy roads including Republic Road. No drone operations near police stations or national key points. Pilots should check specific residential restrictions as privacy laws apply. SACAA permission is required to fly outside the listed parameters.